In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 1 and CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Product Type | Headset - 2.4 GHz - wired - 3.5 mm jack, USB-C | Headset - 2.4/5 GHz - wireless | |
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| Height | 18.9 cm | 20.5 cm | |
| Width | 18.5 cm | 16 cm | |
| Depth | 8.71 cm | 10 cm | |
| Weight | 288 g | 330 g | SteelSeries Arctis 1 are lighter than SteelSeries Arctis 1 headphones. |
| Body Material | - | Aluminium | |
| Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather, memory foam | |
| Recommended Use | Game console, portable electronics, computer | Game console, computer | |
| Gaming | - | Yes | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 9 m | 9 m | The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same. |
| SOUND QUALITY | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Adjustable Headband | Yes | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | 2.4 GHz radio frequency | 2.4/5 GHz radio frequency | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Both headphones offer the same frequency response. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 3% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB | 109 dB +/- 3dB | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB have higher sensitivity than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Impedance | 32 Ohm | 32 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 40 mm | 50 mm | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB have a thicker diaphragm than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Form Factor | Detachable headset microphone | Detachable headset microphone | |
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| Type | Boom | Boom | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Bi-directional | Uni-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | SteelSeries Arctis 1 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 100 - 6500 Hz | 100 - 10000 Hz | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB offer a larger microphone frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 1. |
| Audio Input Details | - | Uni-directional - 100 - 10000 Hz - Output Impedance 2 kOhm | |
| Sensitivity | -38 dBV/Pascal | -40 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 2 kOhm |
| REMOTE CONTROL | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Controls | Volume, power on/off, answer/end, microphone on/mute, play/pause, next/previous track | Game/chat balance |
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| CABLE | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable Micro-USB charge cable - detachable Headset cable - detachable |
USB-C charge cable - 1.8 m | |
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| Cable Length | 3.05 m | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Battery Type | Headset battery Lithium Ion | Headset battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 1050 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 20 hour(s) | 20 hour(s) | Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge. |
| CONNECTIONS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Connector Type | Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) |
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| OTHERS | SteelSeries Arctis 1 | CORSAIR Gaming HS75 XB |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C wireless transmitter | - | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |